California’s Elections Code – Page 3

Retaining and Preserving California Election Records

February 4, 2022 6:59 amFebruary 4, 2022 7:23 am

California’s Elections Code requires the retention and preservation of specified election records pursuant to Division 17. Chapter 1 deals with Affidavits of Registration and Voter Registration Indexes. Section 17000 requires the elections official to preserve all canceled original affidavits of...

Truth in Election Campaign Endorsements

February 2, 2022 3:11 pmFebruary 2, 2022 3:01 pm

California’s Elections Code provides laws related to the endorsement of candidates in election campaigns in Division 20, Chapter 1. Section 20000 provides that Chapter 1 is known as the Truth in Endorsements Law. Section 20001 provides four legislative findings: The...

Ballot Arguments in California Elections

February 1, 2022 3:10 pmFebruary 1, 2022 3:16 pm

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot arguments for measures submitted to the voters in state elections that are contained in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 6. Article 6 is titled “Arguments Concerning Measures Submitted to Voters.” Section 9060 provides...

Fair Campaign Practices in California

January 31, 2022 6:41 amJanuary 31, 2022 6:49 am

California’s Elections Code provides rules for fair campaign practices in this state. They are contained in Division 20, Chapter 5, in Section 20400 to 20444. Article 1 deals with General Intent and Section 20400 declares that the legislative purpose of...

Income Tax Disclosures for California Candidates

January 30, 2022 9:04 amJanuary 30, 2022 9:11 am

California’s Elections Code includes income tax disclosure requirements in Division 8, Part 5. Section 8900 contains legislative findings and declarations that the State of California has a strong interest in ensuring that its voters make informed, educated choices in the...

California’s Voting Rights Act

January 29, 2022 3:05 pmJanuary 29, 2022 10:36 am

California’s Elections Code contains “rights of voters” in Chapter 1.5 of Division 14 under election day procedures. Section 14025 specifies that this act is known as the “California Voting Rights Act of 2001.” Section 14026 provides definitions for the following...

Challenging a Voter in California

January 29, 2022 7:37 amJanuary 29, 2022 7:41 am

California’s Elections Code allows for challenging a voter in Division 14 dealing with election day procedures, Chapter 3, dealing with procedures at polls, Article 3. Article 3 contains Sections 14240 to 14253 and was enacted in 1994. Section 14240 provides...